Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thruLeague Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction on Fort Myers Beach might be lowering property values Construction on Fort Myers Beach continues Friday, and many are worried their safety and property values are at risk. And more construction is expected to begin Monday. A realtor told us property values on Fort Myers Beach have dropped by 15 percent this year and believes nuisance construction is partially to blame. “It’s an eyesore,” […]
WINK NEWS Veterans help veterans experiencing homelessness in Southwest Florida It can be a tough transition back home and to civilian life for men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces. And they often find themselves wondering what’s next when they return to American soil. Unfortunately, some of our nation’s heroes are left homeless when they return. Veteran Dayo Felix-Doyle is a law student at […]
FORT MYERS Arrive early at RSW to avoid travel headaches during construction Employees at Southwest Florida International Airport said several people did not make it to their flights on Wednesday because of long lines. With the holidays coming closer, the lines could become even worse. The fear of getting stuck in a long line at the airport is a frustrating nightmare Jeff Kern does not want to […]
PUNTA GORDA Owners fight animal cruelty charge after untreated tumor kills their dog Veterinarians said a dog in Punta Gorda went through unbearable pain because of a large, untreated cancerous tumor. Now, one of her owners is facing a serious charge. It was a sad ending for a dog named Callie, who doctors said was abandoned and left to suffer in terrible pain. One of Callie’s owner is […]
LEE COUNTY Hundreds honor veterans in Midpoint Madness 5K in Lee County Hundreds of participants completed the Midpoint Madness Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk in Lee County Monday to honor service men and women who fought for our freedoms. The Midpoint Bridge doesn’t shut down very often, but cars cleared the way for Veterans Day, as more than 600 people joined in on the event. “This race means […]
WINK NEWS Selling unwanted items online a way to make cash for holiday gifts The holidays are right around the corner, which means spending a lot of money. But people can actually make some extra cash ahead of the holiday season. We’re still weeks away from Black Friday and Christmas, but soon places like Edison Mall will be full of shoppers. We spoke to people who were getting their […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Unknown man attacks woman jogging near Ollie’s Pond in Port Charlotte A female runner was attacked during her Thursday morning jog. Now, deputies need your help to find the aggressor. The woman was running along York Ave. between Gobron and Sudbury streets near Ollie’s Pond around 6:45 a.m. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office press release, an unknown person attacked her. ”I was very shocked […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County detectives fear more victims in Potter’s sextortion case A man in Punta Gorda facing child porn charges was in court on Wednesday. Investigators say the suspect targeted children, seeking to coerce and extort them of naked photos through an application many parents were unaware existed. Now, Charlotte County detectives fear there may be more victims. Every day, there is a new app that […]
WINK NEWS DEA warns counterfeit pills from Mexico making way to US Street drugs are becoming deadlier. They look like prescription drugs, but they are actually counterfeit and contain the deadly drug fentanyl, which can kill if a user takes just a small amount. The fentanyl crisis is an issue nationwide, and it’s putting people in hospitals locally like at Lee Memorial. Doctors told us it’s common […]
CAPTIVA ISLAND Catamaran world championship race taking place on Captiva The captivating world of catamaran racing comes to Captiva Island this weekend. The 22nd Hobie 16 World championship catamaran race gets underway on Captiva Friday night. It’s the first time the event is being held in the United States in 35 years, and sailors entered in the race say they know the competition will be […]